Utah Jazz: Five Silver Linings From the Two-Game Skid
By Ryan Aston
2) Rudy Gobert & Gordon Hayward Are Still Playing Like All-Stars
The losses notwithstanding, there’s no question that the Jazz got the best from their best players. A dip in their win-loss record could affect the ability of Gordon Hayward and/or Rudy Gobert to receive their first All-Star nods, but their individual efforts did nothing to weaken their resumes.
Against his former college coach, Brad Stevens, Hayward was the man. He scored 23 points in the game, made 50 percent of his field goals and hit three three-pointers. Then, in a “bad” game against Kyle Lowry and Co., he made half of his shots again, made two threes and scored 16 points.
Meanwhile, Gobert had 15 points, 16 rebounds and three blocked shots against Toronto. He only made 3-of-10 shots in the game, but still found a way to score efficiently, hitting 9-of-10 foul shots.
If the duo continues to play at this level, Utah’s losing streak could be short-lived.
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